1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Wind Training Solutions Ltd (“WTS”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It outlines what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control their use.
This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. On your first visit, you will be asked to provide explicit consent for any non-essential cookies. These will not be activated until you accept them through our cookie banner.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They may store unique identifiers and other information that help the website function or track user behaviour.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies – these expire when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – these remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
Cookies do not usually contain personal data, but they may be linked to other information we hold about you.
3. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to support and improve your experience on our website. This includes:
Ensuring the site functions correctly
Securing access to admin areas
Remembering your preferences
Understanding how users interact with our content (via analytics)
Recording your cookie consent choices
We only set non-essential cookies (such as analytics) after you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner.
4. Third-party cookies
We may use cookies set by third-party services to support functionality, improve user experience, and monitor performance. Currently, we use Google Analytics, which helps us track anonymous usage data and understand how visitors engage with our content.
We do not use any third-party cookies for behavioural profiling, retargeting, or advertising. If such tools are introduced in future, we will:
Update this policy
Display a revised cookie banner
Request explicit consent before any advertising cookies are set
For more on how Google handles data:
🔗 https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. Types of cookies we use
On our website, we use the following categories of cookies:
Essential cookies
These are required for the website to operate correctly. They include session and login-related cookies that expire either when you close your browser or after a short time. Consent is not required for these.
Security cookies
Used to safeguard the website from unauthorised access or attacks. These are essential and do not require consent.
Analytics cookies (non-essential)
Used to collect aggregated, anonymous data about how users interact with our website (e.g. which pages are visited, for how long). We use Google Analytics for this purpose. These cookies are persistent (typically up to 2 years) and are only set after you provide consent.
Preference cookies
These remember user settings or choices made during visits. Some may require consent depending on what they track.
Consent cookies
These store whether you’ve accepted or rejected the use of optional cookies. They are required to manage your preferences and do not need separate consent.
We do not currently use cookies for personalised advertising, but this may change in future. If so, we will update this policy and request renewed consent before any advertising cookies are used.
6. Managing cookies
You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View and delete stored cookies
Block some or all new cookies
Set cookie preferences for specific websites
Guides for managing cookies:
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality.
7. Cookie duration and removal
Essential cookies are retained only as long as necessary for site operation. Non-essential cookies, such as those for analytics, expire after a set duration (up to 2 years) or can be manually deleted. We review cookie use periodically to ensure expired or unnecessary cookies are removed in line with best practice and legal obligations.
8. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal changes or improvements to our website. Significant updates will be clearly communicated via our cookie banner or website notice.
9. Contact us
If you have questions about this policy or how we use cookies, please contact: hello@windtrainingsolutions.com